Myanmar Yangon Day Tours

Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar but it remains the largest and most commercial heart of the country. Soaring up the skyline is the Shwedagon Pagoda, a dazzling Buddhist temple that attracts pilgrims from all over the world and a must-see while one is in town.

Founded as Dagon in early 11th century, it got the name Yangon by King Alaungpaya. During the British colonial period, the city became the commercial and political hub with spacious parks and lakes, which are the reason why it is dubbed “the garden city of the East”. The city enjoys a diversity of cultures, nature and traditions. It is also home to the largest number of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia, many of which are now crumbling, hidden down side streets.